I joined Morgan Crucible straight out of University in September 2008. I started off as one of a growing team of Materials Engineers working in the Technical Department at the Stourport Site in the UK.
My role has focussed on material development. In particular, I have worked on new ceramic materials and how to improve the existing materials that we use to generate even more competitive and differentiated ceramic products. I have also worked on process optimisation and control to ensure that the equipment and technology we use has been fully utilised and has achieved optimum results.
I studied Chemical Engineering at the University of Birmingham (UK) where I achieved a Masters degree with Honours after 4 years of study. I’m also an active member of the professional body ICHEME (Institute of Chemical Engineering), I volunteer with “Whynotchemeng” promoting Chemical Engineering to school students. I am also a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) programme ambassador, promoting Science and Technology in High Schools in my local community.
I’m currently transitioning into a new operations role within the Volume Precision Ceramics business unit at Stourport, where my main responsibility is to develop and upgrade one of our non-oxide ceramic pilot plants to a state of readiness for production.
I really value the range of opportunities that Morgan Crucible has given me from working with high precision technology, on exciting projects, to promoting the thing I am most passionate about - Chemical Engineering - with young people.
The international conferences bring together Morgan Crucible graduates from our different businesses. They focus on exploring our Company’s strategy. They provide the opportunity for networking with senior leaders. They encourage personal and career development.
